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Children's Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Brents-Riordan Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard

CPSC recall 08238. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

The garments have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy, in the words of CPSC

Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings to eliminate the hazard or return the sweatshirts to either the place of purchase or Brents-Riordan for a full refund.

CPSC recall 08238 has the recall date 2 Apr 2008. The notice names the firm Brents-Riordan. The recall has about 7,400 units. The median CPSC recall of 2008 has 9,500 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Strangulation. CPSC gives the product type Clothing (Children).

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CPSC recall 08238: incidents, units, products and firms
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Units7,400
Description
This recall involves the Youth Hooded Sweatshirt (item # 11037Y-39) and the Youth Insulated Bomber with Hood (item # 1113Y-39). The item number is found in a label located underneath the care label. The sweatshirts have a camouflage design and "Photoflauge™" is printed on them.
ProductHooded Youth Sweatshirts and Jackets, About 7,400, Clothing (Children)
Sold atVarious retail stores nationwide from July 2007 through December 2007 for between $20 and $30.
ManufacturerBrents-Riordan Inc. LLC
Made inChina

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The recall in context

Units in this recall
7,400Median of 2008: 9,500
CPSC recalls of 2008
392
Recalls of 2008 with one of the same hazards
7%
Recalls of 2008 in the category Clothing (Children)
7%
Recalls on the register that name Brents-Riordan
1

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Cite this page

Recall Register. CPSC recall 08238. https://recallregister.com/product/4264-children-s-hooded-sweatshirts-recalled-by-brents-riordan-inc-due-to-st/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .

Sources

Source
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Licence
US government work, public domain
Data retrieved
30 Sep 2026
Newest CPSC recall on the register
24 Sep 2026

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Questions

Does CPSC recall 08238 report injuries?
The CPSC notice says: None reported.
Where was the product sold?
The CPSC notice says: Various retail stores nationwide from July 2007 through December 2007 for between $20 and $30.
How many units are in CPSC recall 08238?
The CPSC notice gives this number: About 7,400
Where was the product made?
The CPSC notice gives: China